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Healthwatch Swindon Volunteers Awarded Room to Reward Short Break
Earlier this year we nominated three of our volunteers to receive a 'Room to Reward' break - a free short break in a hotel - as a thank you from us for their hard work. Find out more.
16 December 2019
News
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Healthy Lifestyle Services in Swindon
If you would like to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle there is lots of support available to help you with this in Swindon. Find out more.
10 December 2019
Advice and Information
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Great Western Hospital cardiac physiology team win prestigious national award
The cardiac physiology team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded the Cardiac Physiology Award of Excellence by University of Southampton. Find out more.
3 December 2019
News
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100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets
A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care. Find out more.
3 December 2019
News
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Stopping the spread of Norovirus
With winter now here more people are getting sick with Norovirus. Find out what you can do to stop the spread of the illness. Read more.
3 December 2019
News
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Website
The new Swindon Safeguarding Partnership website has launched. Find out more here.
27 November 2019
News
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Seahorses Enter and View Report
We carried out an announced Enter and View visit to Seahorses Care Home in November 2019 with our team of volunteers. Read more.
26 November 2019
Report
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Patient Participation Forum - November 2019 Meeting Notes
Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 6 November 2019, where the focus was Swindon Community Health Service.
14 November 2019
Report
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The SEND Annual Satisfaction and Strategy Consultation Surveys
Swindon Borough Council has launched two surveys and is asking for feedback on the delivery of their services and planning ahead for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Find out more.
6 November 2019
News
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CCG seeks patients to help improve local cancer care
Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group is calling on people who have recently been treated for cancer to join local clinicians in looking at how care can be improved for future patients. Find out more.
6 November 2019
News
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Addiction Resource
If you are struggling with addiction there is a free helpline available to offer support. Find out more.
5 November 2019
Advice and Information
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Occupational Therapists: Supporting patients to be at home
This week is Occupational Therapy Week, 4-8 November, and the Occupational Therapy team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust want to champion the impact of Occupational Therapy on the lives of patients and the communities they live in. Read more.
4 November 2019
News